Infrastructure EngineerLocation: Farnborough, UK (Hybrid Working Policy)Clearance: High level of security clearance - DV Developed VettingEverything we do is built on a commitment to do the right thing for our customers, our people and our community. Our mission and our values guide the way we do business. The foundation of our Leidos culture is our Values, Beliefs and Expectations by which we select, recognise and reward employees. They create the environment that drives us toward our mission.Inspired to make a difference, we are committed to solving the world’s toughest problems.Passionate about customer success by being determined to understand and respond to our customers’ needs as if they were our own.United as a team, we are bound together by our conviction that ethics and integrity is core to how we operate.Because of a key strategic development and a new exciting business opportunity, we have a requirement for a security-cleared Infrastructure Engineer based in the UK working at our Farnborough site and remotely.Leidos has more than 30 years’ experience of developing and running some of the largest government systems in the world. We are currently hiring to expand our UK based technical team who support our delivery for the UK Govt.Come join our team and further develop your skills as we deliver and support systems key to the defence of the UK and partner nations.Being part of the Leidos team is a commitment to push yourself and those around you to do better, constantly adapt and learn new technologies. We’re a passionate team and are committed to developing and growing our staff.Leidos is a global science and technology solutions leader working to solve the world's toughest challenges in the defence, intelligence, homeland security, civil, and health markets. The company's 33,000 employees support vital missions for government and commercial customers.WHAT WILL YOU BE DOING?As a result of some exciting programme wins, we currently have a permanent vacancy for a Senior Infrastructure Engineer to support the development, transition & in-service running (including capability upgrades) of an IT application and infrastructure solution providing support to a critical operational end user.The preferred candidate will demonstrate effective application of Infrastructure Engineering in secure environments, with expertise and extensive knowledge across a variety of technologies and platforms, VMware stack technologies (ESXi, vSphere, NSX, VCLM), Microsoft stack technologies (AD, DNS, GPO, WSUS etc.) , Linux (RHEL) server management and hardware including but not limited to, Dell PowerEdge Servers, PowerVault storage, QNAP, Nexor data diodes.The role will provide technical exposure variance across both outcomes-based project activities and operational (Business as Usual) support activities.Your passions and experience will help you become a technical specialist and process owner with our operations support services including service improvement and add further value to our service offerings. You will be expected to contribute towards the creation and ongoing maintenance of technical documentation (LLDs, Work Instructions and Operational Wiki’s) and provide material to support the project work or the operational support service.We are looking for someone who is self-motivated and be able to work autonomously to achieve day to day objectives with significant results on project or operational deliverables, whilst also owning a variety of activities ensuring compliance with Secure by Design, project milestones and customer KPIs and SLAs. You must be an effective communicator, comfortable with directly engaging with customers and colleagues. You must also demonstrate an analytical and systematic approach to technical challenges.The successful individual will be responsible for:Working with the team to plan and implement modern, scalable infrastructure using a range of new and emerging technologies including automation.Collaborate with customers on all aspects of infrastructure management including the assurance and integration of infrastructure services to meet the needs of multiple lines of businessRecognise and exploit business opportunities by leveraging architecture and design best practiceCommunicate effectively across organisational, technical and political boundaries, understanding the context.Have Secure by Design at the forefront of any technology deployments and design input.WHO DO WE NEED?We are looking for someone with excellent organisation and communication who has good general knowledge of infrastructure technologies including servers, networks, data diodes, firewalls, SAN storage and replication. Specifically:Strong knowledge and experience of Window Server deployment and management in a data centre environment, including OS build, AD, DNS, WSUS, PKI and GPOs implementation and supportStrong experience in VMware virtualisation technologies (ESXi, vSphere, VCLM, NSX)Appreciation of good practices for a successful data centre operation, including the installation and configuration of Dell hardware using iSCSI connectivityExperience of configuring Dell networking switches, setting up VLANS, truck and access ports along with best networking practicesHave good general knowledge of Microsoft tooling such as PowerShellExperience of Linux (RHEL)Understand DevSecOps source control and solid experience with Infrastructure as code (IaC) tooling Terraform and AnsibleAdditional experience of: Ivanti, Trellix, Veeam Backup and Replication, KeyClock IDAMAppreciation of containerisation (Docker) and K8sExposure to and understanding of hyperscale clouds such as AWS (AWS Cloud Practitioner preferred but not essential)Have excellent analysis and problem-solving skills, taking ownership of complex incidents ensuring these are resolved to the satisfaction of the customerExperience of operating in an Agile and or Scaled Agile environment where secure by design is the default approach to delivery but also familiar with waterfall methodologyDV Clearance is required.Are you ready to make an impact? Begin your journey of a flourishing and meaningful career, share your CV with us today!Everything we do is built on our commitment to do the right thing for our customers, our employees, and our communities. Learn more about the values and culture that are the foundations of our business. Our work in the United Kingdom includes addressing some of the most complex problems in national security, defence, government, logistics and operations, transportation, and energy.What we do for youAt Leidos we are PASSIONATE about customer success, UNITED as a team and INSPIRED to make a difference. We offer meaningful and engaging careers, a collaborative culture, and support for your career goals, all while nurturing a healthy work-life balance.We provide an employment package that attracts, develops and retains only the best in talent. Our reward scheme includes:Contributory Pension SchemePrivate Medical Insurance33 days Annual Leave (including public and privilege holidays)Access to Flexible benefits (including life assurance, health schemes, gym memberships, annual buy and sell holidays and a cycle to work scheme)Access to Flexi-time benefitsCommitment to Diversity:We welcome applications from every part of the community and are committed to a truly diverse and inclusive culture. We foster a sense of belonging, welcoming all perspectives and contributions, and providing equal access to opportunities and resources for everyone. If you have a disability or need any reasonable adjustments during the application and selection stages, please let us know, and we will respond in a way that best fits your needs.Who We Are:Leidos UK & EUROPE – we work to make the world safer, healthier, and more efficient through technology, engineering and science.Leidos is a growing company delivering innovative technology and solutions focused on safeguarding critical capabilities and transformation in frontline services, our work in the United Kingdom includes addressing some of the most complex problems in defence, healthcare, government, safety and security, and transportation.What Makes Us Different:Purpose: you can use your passion and abilities at Leidos to keep the people you care about safe. We are at the forefront of machine learning, AI, cyber security and solutions. Using your skills in the technology frontline by helping to build a safer world. You can inspire change.Collaboration: having flexibility to do your job is one of our core benefits, enabling you to become part of our extraordinary team. We have been empowering our people to work flexibly for years. Whether you work from home, the office or on customer sites, we will give you the digital tools and the flexibility to work smarter and align your needs and ours. People: Leidos empowers people from every background to be themselves and gives you the tools to learn new skills by enabling growth whilst developing. We believe that extraordinary people need opportunities to grow, to be inspired and to inspire others. At Leidos, we invest in technical academies, career rotations and career development plans that enhance your future.Clearance Requirements:This role will require Developed Vetting (DV) Security Clearance. Those candidates without DV must be suitable for the process and will be required to commence application immediately upon successful application.Location:The role based at the Leidos Farnborough office for the majority of the time with occasional travel to customer locations and working from home.At Leidos, we don’t want someone who "fits the mold"—we want someone who melts it down and builds something better. This is a role for the restless, the over-caffeinated, the ones who ask, “what’s next?” before the dust settles on “what’s now.”If you’re already scheming step 20 while everyone else is still debating step 2… good. You’ll fit right in.Original Posting:For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.Pay Range:£47,500.00-£60,900.00The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.
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